1969 Ryder Cup Captain's Blazer Owned & Worn by Sam
Snead. Snead played on seven Ryder Cup teams during his
illustrious career and captained the American side three times.
This 1969 edition represents his final engagement in the
international competition, and the only event in which he did not
compete. It's likely no coincidence that this year's absence from
the fairways and greens stands as the only edition of Snead's team
membership that did not result in an American victory, though the
end result was perhaps even superior to yet another victory in the
lopsided rivalry.

The 1969 Ryder Cup is best remembered for Jack Nicklaus' remarkable
demonstration of sportsmanship on the very last stroke of a
contentious battle, conceding Tony Jacklin's short but missable
putt to tie the match and thus assuring an unprecedented draw. The
noble gesture, known in golf history simply as "The Concession,"
has established this Ryder Cup as arguably the most famous edition
in the tournament's history.

Presented is the navy blazer worn by Snead in his role as captain
of the American team, a garment distinguished by a marvelous patch
over the heart picturing the flags of the two nations, an image of
the eponymous Cup, and the text, "Ryder Cup 1969 Captain."
Inside breast pocket bears a label reading, "Custom Tailored for
Sam Snead." A "Haas, Baltimore" maker's label is just below. A
second maker's label with handwritten attribution to Snead is found
inside the interior breast pocket. No apparent size label, but
Snead wore a 42 regular. Fine condition. Included is a modern print
of a photograph of Snead wearing this blazer. Letter of
provenance from Jack Snead.